Jai (2004): Cast & Plot
Jai is a 2004 romantic film directed by Ramana Madhesh, starring Prashanth as Jai, Anshu and Rajkiran. It runs 2 hours 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 44m (164 min)
- Director
- Ramana Madhesh
- Genre
- Romance
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jai About?
The premise of Jai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Hindi‑dubbed version of the Telugu film Aadi, this story follows a young man who battles social barriers and works to uplift his community. The narrative centers on college students Prashanth and Anshu, whose involvement highlights the challenges and aspirations of the people around them. Through their campus life and activism, they confront entrenched injustices, seeking to inspire change within the village.
Jai Cast & Characters
Prashanth leads the cast as Jai, with Anshu as Nandhini and Rajkiran as Nallamuthu. Directed by Ramana Madhesh; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ramana Madhesh
- Prashanth as Jai
- Anshu as Nandhini
- Rajkiran as Nallamuthu
- Thyagarajan as Veerapandi
Also Starring in Jai
· 7 more- Rajan P Dev Vajravelu
- Vaiyapuri
- Janagaraj
- Ponnambalam
- Bhanupriya
- Seetha
- Dhamu
More from Ramana Madhesh
More films directed by Ramana Madhesh: Mohini, Mirattal, Arasangam and Madurey.
Jai Plot Summary
What happens in Jai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nallamuthu Rajkiran reconnects with Veerapandi Thyagarajan, his wife, and their eight-year-old son Jai Prashanth as they return from the USA after a long gap, settling back into a village where old loyalties and new tensions run deep. Veerapandi, whose late father was a powerful faction leader who once owned 4,000 acres of land, had entrusted the management of that wealth to Vajravelu Rajan P Dev before leaving for America. The homecoming quickly reveals the fissures of power: Veerapandi realizes Vajravelu has misused his authority, and he dreams of a bold, communal plan—to donate the land to the 2,000 families living in the village, a gesture meant to restore balance and share the bounty of their soil.
Full summary
The whole story of Jai, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Jai?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor plays the title role of Jai?
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Jai FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jai?
Jai runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
When was Jai released?
Jai was released on January 14, 2004.
Who directed Jai?
Jai was directed by Ramana Madhesh.
More films by Ramana Madhesh Who is in the cast of Jai?
Jai stars Prashanth as Jai, Anshu as Nandhini and Rajkiran as Nallamuthu, among 11 credited actors.
Does Jai have a post-credit scene?
No. Jai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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